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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,575

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $18,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,762

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $17,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelSonicExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,455 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $15,797 $30,027 $35,268
Dragon Green Promotional Package 1,095    
All-weather floor mats 140 75 75
Cargo net 60    
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   995 995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   1,800  
Dragon Green Promotional Package 964    
All-weather floor mats 123 64 64
Cargo net 53    
Cargo cover   115 115
2.0L I4   906 906
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,530  
Options (change) 1,295 4,600 2,800
Options (change) 1,140 3,971 2,441
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $18,575 $37,520 $41,480
Total Invoice $17,762 $34,823 $38,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,425
Model Year201520122012
ModelSonicExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$18,575$37,520$41,480
Adjustments for Features0-4,995-8,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,575$32,525$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$17,762$34,823$38,534
Adjustments for Features0-4,636-7,627
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,762$30,187$30,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$720

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520122012
ModelSonicExplorerExplorer
TrimLTXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25  
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$2,110$7,105$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,995$8,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,636-7,627

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelSonicExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.6 in
Length159.0 in197.1 in
Width68.3 in78.9 in
Height59.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,690 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Dragon Green Promotional Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special green0No
Fog lights125Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested102572%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1375100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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